Ornamental
Phyllis Fancy Salvia is a striking summer-to-fall bloomer that brings vibrant color and pollinator activity to zone 8 gardens. This Salvia chiapensis cultivar grows to a compact 36-48 inches tall and wide, thriving in full sun with minimal fuss. From June through November, it produces abundant flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while shrugging off deer and drought with equal ease. Hardy in zone 8 and frost-tolerant when temperatures dip, it's a plant that rewards you with months of bloom if you give it well-draining soil and sunshine.
Full Sun
Low
8-8
48in H x 48in W
Perennial
High
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Phyllis Fancy Salvia flowers for six months straight, from early summer deep into fall, making it one of the season's longest performers. Deer leave it alone, drought doesn't slow it down, and it actively attracts pollinators without demanding fussy care. The plant reaches a tidy 36-48 inches at maturity, creating a substantial but manageable presence in the garden while staying generally problem-free when given the conditions it prefers.
Phyllis Fancy Salvia is grown primarily as an ornamental flower that brightens borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator beds. Its extended bloom season makes it valuable for continuous color from early summer through late fall, and its pollinator magnetism adds ecological value to gardens seeking to support bees and butterflies.
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